Colombia legend Carlos Valderrama - as famous for his curls as his class on the pitch - decides to play it straight with eye-catching new hairdo
- Colombia icon Carlos Valderrama has shocked football fans with a style choice
- The legendary former footballer was renowned in the game for his huge hair
- At the age of 57 Valerrama has decided it is time to play things a bit straighter
- The trick is all part of a new campaign with sports betting site Codere Colombia
Colombia legend Carlos Valderrama has shocked football fans after deciding to ditch his iconic curls.
The former attacking midfielder is one of the most recognisable figures in sport, after making a name for himself throughout the 80s and 90s due to both his playing style and his colossal mop of hair upon his head.
Now Valderrama, at the age of 57, has decided it is time for a change and for the trademark barnet has been replaced by a long, straight-haired wig.
Colombia legend Carlos Valderrama has decided to ditch his iconic curls
During the 80s and 90s Valerrama's iconic locks became instantly recognisable
The Colombian hasn't decided to reinvent himself however, the trick is all part of a new campaign with sports betting site Codere Colombia.
As the images began to do the rounds on social media, fans were left aghast at seeing Valderrama so differently.
A release date for the commercial, set to air on South American television, is yet to be confirmed.
Last summer, the charismatic star promised to shave his famous curly locks if his beloved Colombia brought home the 2018 World Cup.
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